Volunteer Privacy & Confidentiality Guidelines
Thank you for volunteering to serve with GROW! Our mission is to help immigrants thrive through ESL, life skills, and friendship. Our vision is to see immigrants and their neighbors thriving in community and experiencing the love of Jesus.
As a volunteer, you help create a welcoming community where students feel valued, supported, and cared for. Because we serve people from many different backgrounds and experiences, we are committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of every student, volunteer, and community member. The following guidelines help us honor the trust placed in us and serve our community well.
Many people in our community come from different countries, cultures, and life experiences. Some students may have personal, family, cultural, immigration, or safety concerns that make privacy especially important. For this reason, GROW is committed to handling personal information, photos, and stories with care and respect. As a GROW volunteer, please follow these guidelines:
Get Permission to Share Photos, Videos, and Stories
GROW requires permission before using identifiable photos, videos, or personal stories of students or volunteers in public communications.
Please respect anyone who does not wish to be photographed or included in shared materials.
GROW generally avoids sharing personal identifying information unless specific permission has been given.
Use Personal Social Media Responsibly
- Focus on the program, community, and experience rather than sharing personal details about individual students or volunteers.
- Ask permission before posting photos or information about another student, volunteer, or community member.
- When possible, share GROW’s official posts rather than creating your own posts featuring students or volunteers.
Please enter today's date here to indicate that you have read and agree to these guidlelines.
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Volunteer Photo & Video Consent
GROW occasionally takes photos or videos during classes, events, and volunteer activities. These images help us share
about GROW’s work and celebrate our community.
Please let us know if we may use a photo or video of you, and/or use your name in materials shared by GROW.
Photo & Video Permission
Name Permission
I understand that:
- GROW will use photos and videos respectfully and for mission-related purposes.
- GROW rarely shares personal identifying information with photos or stories unless we receive specific permission.
- I may withdraw my permission at any time for future use. This does not apply to materials that have already been published or distributed.
- I will not receive payment for the use of my image or name.
Please enter your name and the date below to confirm your permission choices.
Name:
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Date:
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